So when I am using images other than my own as references there is a nagging question.
The law is that copyright remains with the creator of the image unless you have an instruction from the creator saying otherwise.
Using the image as reference means I will no doubt recreate elements but how much is necessary so as not to infringe on copyright? How derivative must the image be ?
This has proven to be a difficult question to answer. The famous case of Rogers v Koons demonstrates some of the key elements of infringement. A really interesting commentary on the case is included on the American Society of Portrait Artist Site.
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A diary of my adventures in art from painting to 3D animation. I have added work over 16 years so it has become a record of my changing abilities and interests. Contact me if you have any questions.
2026 A lot going on
So it seems I am destine to post to this blog just once a year. My update last year focused on how hostile social media had become and ho...
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Put together a reel of my most recent 3D work. This was all done in Blender and has client work and some personal work. The personal pro...
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Abandoned hospital-Interior 3 Though still part of the series of interiors this one was not a speedpaint. I took some time and tri... -
So it seems I am destine to post to this blog just once a year. My update last year focused on how hostile social media had become and ho...
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Beast 1 I wanted to follow up the horse study with an application. I had already done a character so I wanted to design a creature ...
